Senior Sensor Systems Project Engineer

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 141,500 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work model

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Viasat, located in Carlsbad, CA, is seeking a Senior Engineer to serve as Project Engineer on a fast-paced development program. Candidates should possess strong systems-level thinking and broad technical capability, ensuring complex engineering efforts are coordinated effectively.

The ideal applicant will lead technical trade-offs and be responsible for integrating hardware, software, and testing processes. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8-12 years of experience in system or product development are essential.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of experience in complex system or product development.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary technical efforts.
• Ability to learn new technical domains quickly.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Project Engineer for major development efforts.
• Define and maintain system architectures and technical requirements.
• Lead technical trade studies across performance and risk.

Skills

Systems engineering fundamentals

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Sensor technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Viasat, located in Carlsbad, CA, is seeking a Senior Engineer to serve as Project Engineer on a fast-paced development program. Candidates should possess strong systems-level thinking and broad technical capability, ensuring complex engineering efforts are coordinated effectively.

The ideal applicant will lead technical trade-offs and be responsible for integrating hardware, software, and testing processes. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8-12 years of experience in system or product development are essential.